Masons (also known as
Freemasons) belong to the oldest
and largest fraternal
organization in the world.
Today, there are more than two
million Freemasons in North
America. Masons represent
virtually every occupation and
profession, yet within the
Fraternity, all meet as equals.
Masons come from diverse
political ideologies, yet meet
as friends. Masons come from
varied religious beliefs and
creeds, yet all believe in one
God.
Many of North America's early
patriots were Freemasons.
Thirteen signers of the
Constitution and fourteen
Presidents of the United States,
including George Washington,
were Masons. In Canada, the
Father of the Confederation, Sir
John A. MacDonald, was a Mason,
as were other early Canadian and
American leaders.
One of the most fascinating
aspects of Freemasonry is how so
many men, from so many different
walks of life, can meet together
in peace, always conducting
their affairs in harmony and
friendship and calling each
other "Brother."
